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#111
9th March 2023, 09:35 AM
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'The Great Gatsby' (1949) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: May 31 "A Great Cast… A Great Novel… A Great Motion Picture This 1949 movie lavishly takes us on the journey of Jay Gatsby (Alan Ladd) who worked his way from poor fisherman to extravagant millionaire. Travel back in time to the roaring 20s, a time of flappers, bootlegging, art deco architecture, and jazz music, through this classic tale of love and betrayal, deception and mystery. This Paramount Pictures classic is the second film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel and was made before the book became considered an American classic. Once considered a lost film, the master was found in 2012 and has been lovingly restored. Here for the first time, the film is presented in high definition from a new 4K scan" Special Features:
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#112
9th March 2023, 09:37 AM
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'Uptight' (1968) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: May 31 "A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode. Days after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Tank Williams (Julian Mayfield) is an unemployed and itinerant steelworker who turns over his militant friend, Johnny (Max Julien) to the police for the $1,000 reward, resulting in an underground all-points bulletin to exact vengeance on the squealer. Legendary director, Jules Dassin’s unrelenting directorial pace is complemented by the driving score of Booker T. Jones. Uptight is an updated remake of John Ford’s 1935 film, The Informer." Special Features:
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#113
9th March 2023, 09:40 AM
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'The Long Voyage Home' (1940) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: May 31 "The Love of Women in Their Eyes…THE SALT OF THE SEA IN THEIR BLOOD! The merchant ship Glencairn rolls and shivers in the black North Atlantic. On board, her anxious crewmen search the sky for German planes and hope they’ll survive The Long Voyage Home. Director John Ford and screenwriter Dudley Nichols adapted delivered this compelling, lyrical look at men at sea that O’Neill considered his favorite of all his filmed works. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Long Voyage Home is a journey to remember." Special Features:
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#114
9th March 2023, 09:42 AM
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'The Spiral Road' (1962) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: May 31 "Shattering Adventure That Boldly Explores the Jungles of the Heart! Directed by Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird), The Spiral Road stars Rock Hudson as an opportunistic young doctor who travels the jungles of the Dutch East Indies on a quest for knowledge and money. Planning to profit later, Dr. Anton Drager (Rock Hudson) sets out to learn all he can about leprosy from a renowned and eccentric older physician, Brits Jansen (Academy Award winner Burl Ives). However, his journey becomes more spiritual when a terrifying meeting with a black-magic medicine man forces him to reevaluate both his self-serving past and his plans for the future." Special Features:
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#115
21st April 2023, 06:38 AM
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'The Bounty' (1984) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $69.95 Release date: June 28 "THEY BEGAN THEIR EPIC VOYAGE AS FRIENDS… IT ENDED IN HATRED AND BLOODSHED William Bligh (Anthony Hopkins) was a real-life sea captain who, in 1787, steered HMS Bounty on a 27,000 mile voyage into danger, chaos and madness. After 31 days battling severe sea squalls and Bligh’s ever-increasing cruelty, the weary crew is relieved to land on the tropical island of Tahiti. But soon their tyrannical captain wants to set sail again and the desperate men turn to first mate Fletcher Christian (Mel Gibson) to help take the ship by force. Originally, “The Bounty” was a longstanding project of Director David Lean who ultimately left the project in 1981 and was replaced by Australian Director Roger Donaldson." Special Features: Disc One:
Disc Two: Bonus Disc
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#116
21st April 2023, 06:42 AM
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'Leap' (2020) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $34.95 Release date: June 28 "A match China could not lose… and certainly could not afford to lose. Based on a true story, “Leap” is a sports-themed movie chronicling the development of China’s ladies’ volleyball team, from its humble beginnings in the 1980s to its current status as one of the powerhouses in the international women’s game today. The film tells the journey of several generations of Chinese National Women’s Volleyball Team and their touching stories of tenacious struggle and glory for the country over the past 40 years. Recipient of 8 nominations for various categories of the 2020 Golden Rooster Awards, of which it won 3, namely for best picture, writing, and cinematographer. Directed by famed Hong Kong Director Peter Chan (Dragon) and led by powerhouse performances from Gong Li (Raise The Red Lantern), Huang Bo (The Conformist) and Wu Gang (Iron Man)." Special Features:
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#117
21st April 2023, 06:45 AM
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'The Straight Story' (1999) - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $24.95 Release date: July 19 "David Lynch’s road drama based on a true story. Richard Farnsworth (MISERY, THE NATURAL) stars as Alvin Straight — a no-nonsense man who has never been one to lean on others. Now at an age when his eyesight denies him the ability to drive and walking is accomplished only with the help of two canes, Alvin lives a quiet life with his daughter Rose (Sissy Spacek). But when the call comes that Alvin’s estranged brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton, THE GREEN MILE) has suffered a debilitating stroke, Alvin embarks on a dangerous and emotional journey to make amends. Directed by David Lynch (Blue Velvet) and based on a true story that captured the hearts of America. Featuring a score by Angelo Badalamenti." Special Features:
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#118
21st April 2023, 06:53 AM
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'Directed By… Sidney J. Furie' - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $149.95 Release date: July 26 "Enjoy 5 classic films from the influential auteur Sidney J. Furie, best known for strong visual style and clever use of cinematography Influential auteur Sidney J. Furie is best known for his strong visual style and clever use of cinematography. A BAFTA Award-winner for Best Director, and a Palme d’Or nominee, Furie’s remarkable career spans more than five decades, countless genres, and has seen him helm over 40 feature films. These five classic films are accompanied by brand NEW audio commentaries featuring Sidney J. Furie himself, as well as featurettes, interviews, video essays, and a collectable booklet exploring Furie’s legacy." The Lawyer (1970) "Tony Petrocelli, a bright young defense lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case where a prosperous physician is charged with killing his socialite wife. Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Starring Barry Newman (Vanishing Point, Fear Is The Key), who later reprised his role in the TV series Petrocelli. Also starring Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert (The Time Tunnel), and Kathleen Crowley in her final on-screen appearance." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Little Fauss and Big Halsy (1970) "A story of two motorcycle racers: the inept, unsuspecting Little Fauss and the opportunistic, womanising Halsey Knox. Featuring an incredible original soundtrack with songs from Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Carl Perkins – whose title song was nominated for a Golden Globe. Starring Academy Award winner Robert Redford (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All The President’s Men) and Academy Award nominee Michael J. Pollard (Bonnie and Clyde), alongside Lauren Hutton (The Gambler)." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Hit! (1973) "U.S. agent Nick Allen (Billy Dee Williams) has his own idea about how to fight a war on drugs: go to the source… and cut the big-time traffickers down. Embittered over the drug-related death of his teenage daughter, Nick sets out to do just that. This brutal action-packed epic stars Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars) & Richard Pryor (Superman III)." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York (1975) "A sheltered young woman tries to make it in New York City, and finds herself falling for a man who’s not interested in a relationship. Worldwide first on Blu-ray! A pithy black comedy based on the bestselling novel by Gail Parent, starring Academy Award nominees Roy Scheider (Jaws, The French Connection), and Jeannie Berlin (The Heartbreak Kid, The Fabelmans)." Special Features & Technical Specs:
The Boys in Company C (1978) "The Boys in Company C follows the lives of five naive young Marine inductees from their training in boot camp through a tour in Vietnam that quickly devolves into a hellish nightmare. Disheartened by futile combat and constantly endangered by the incompetence of their own company commander, the young men find a possible way out of the war. This Golden Globe nominated Vietnam War film came before Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, filmed in the Philippines. Starring Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Craig Wasson (Body Double), James Canning (The Fog), and Andrew Stevens (Death Hunt), who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in this film." Special Features & Technical Specs:
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#119
21st April 2023, 06:59 AM
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'Film Focus: Gene Hackman' - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $119.95 Release date: July 26 "With a diverse filmography spanning six decades, Gene Hackman established himself as one of the finest actors of his generation With a diverse filmography spanning six decades, Gene Hackman established himself as one of the finest actors of his generation. The winner of two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, one SAG and two BAFTAs, this collection brings together four of Hackman’s masterful performances from the 70s, alongside brand new special features exploring his work." I Never Sang For My Father (1970) "Gene Garrison, a forty-year-old New York college professor, is forced to put his plans to marry and move away from his aging parents on hold when his mother dies. Worldwide first on Blu-ray! Gene Hackman was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in this film, as was two-time Oscar winner Melvyn Douglas (Being There). Robert Anderson won a Writers Guild of America Award for this adaptation of his 1968 Broadway play." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Bite The Bullet (1975) "A former rough-rider must match his wits and wiles against a beautiful but tough woman, a drifting ex-mercenary, a young reckless cowboy and a gusty Pony Express rider in this turn-of-the-century tale of a grueling 700 mile race across the frozen mountain paths and sun parched deserts of the American Wild West. The critically acclaimed sweeping Western was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Sound, Best Original Score). Gene Hackman stars alongside Academy Award nominee Candice Bergen (Ghandi) and Hollywood legend James Coburn (The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Charade)." Special Features & Technical Specs:
The Domino Principle (1977) "An assassin is released from prison early, on condition that he make one last assassination. The target: the most powerful man in the Western World. This neo-noir thriller features an all-star cast including Candice Bergen (Ghandi), Mickey Rooney (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Bridges At Toko-Ri) and Richard Widmark (Kiss Of Death). Directed by Stanley Kramer (On The Beach), and adapted by author Adam Kennedy from his novel of the same name." Special Features & Technical Specs:
March or Die (1977) "An ex-West Point cadet leads a potpurri of thieves, murderers, exiles, and aristrocrats seeking adventure on a semi-suicidal mission to protect an archaelogical dig in the Moroccan wilderness. This devastating war epic was directed by Golden Globe winner Dick Richards (Heat), and alongside Gene Hackman, features some of Hollywood’s greatest stars: Spaghetti Western legend Terence Hill, Catherine Deneuve (Roman Polanski’s Repulsion, Belle de Jour), Max von Sydow (The Exorcist, The Seventh Seal), and Sir Ian Holm (Chariots Of Fire, The Lord Of The Rings, Alien, Brazil)." Special Features & Technical Specs:
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#120
21st April 2023, 07:08 AM
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'Directed By: Walter Hill' - Blu-ray pre-order available from [Imprint] direct - Aus $219.95 Release date: July 26 "CELEBRATE THE WORK OF PROLIFIC FILMMAKER WALTER HILL Walter Hill has been directing films for almost 50 years and has established himself a reputation of delivering thrilling, gritty, and highly stylized films. This special edition set collects five films and one landmark miniseries from one of the most important and influential filmmakers of modern cinema. Limited Edition 8-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only." Hard Times (1975) "In the middle of the Great Depression, Chaney (Charles Bronson, Death Wish) is just looking to catch a break. When he meets Speed (James Coburn, The Magnificent Seven), a promoter of bare-knuckle street fighting, Chaney thinks with his fighting skill and Speed’s savvy, he might have a chance. But Speed has his own problems, and what seemed like a sure thing is not as simple. This gritty, compelling drama is the directorial debut of Walter Hill." Special Features & Technical Specs:
The Driver (1978) – Blu-ray & 4K "Ryan O’Neal plays the Driver, an ice-cool getaway “Wheel Man” for hire. Bruce Dern is the detective who becomes obsessed with catching him. The more O’Neal leaves tantalising clues at the crime scenes, the more Dern becomes a man possessed with catching his prey. This cult neo-noir thriller is presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray." Special Features & Technical Specs: 4K UHD Disc
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The Long Riders (1981) "The Long Riders is Hill’s version of the story of the James-Younger gang. Held as heroes by many, and much celebrated for its attacks upon the railroad, the gang became the most famous band of outlaws in the country. They were eventually brought to ruin by the Pinkerton detective agency, losing many of their number in the ill-fated Northfield, Minnesota bank raid. Four sets of real-life brothers – the Carradines, the Keachs, the Quaids and the Guests – star in this classic western." Special Features & Technical Specs: Disc One
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Extreme Prejudice (1987) "Extreme Prejudice stars Nick Nolte as tough, no-nonsense Texas ranger Jack Benteen, whose childhood friend Cash (Powers Boothe) is now a ruthless drugs baron on the other side of the border. Jack finds himself recruited by the CIA to eliminate Cash, who allegedly has secret government documents." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Johnny Handsome (1989) "Severely-deformed petty criminal Johnny Handsome (Mickey Rourke) is double-crossed in a robbery and left to take the rap on his own. He is stabbed in jail and sent to hospital, where a prison doctor decides that plastic surgery and a fresh start will lead Johnny on the path to reform. However, when the handsome new Johnny emerges from prison, his potential fresh start in life is hampered by his desire to get even with the man who put him away." Special Features & Technical Specs:
Broken Trail (2006) "Set in 1897, Print Ritter (Robert Duvall) and his estranged nephew Tom Harte (Haden Church) become the reluctant guardians of five abused and abandoned Chinese girls. Ritter and Harte’s attempts to care for the girls are complicated by their responsibility to deliver a herd of horses while avoiding a group of bitter rivals, intent on kidnapping the girls for their own purposes. Classic Western action takes centre stage in this dramatic miniseries! This critically acclaimed miniseries is the winner of four Emmy Awards." Special Features & Technical Specs:
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